American Society for Bariatric Surgery
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The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is a United States
medical organization founded in 1983 to advance bariatic surgery.
The vision of the Society is to improve public health and well-being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world.
The Society's mission is to:
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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is a United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
medical organization founded in 1983 to advance bariatic surgery.
The vision of the Society is to improve public health and well-being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world.
The Society's mission is to:
- Improve the care and treatment of people with obesity and related diseases.
- Advance the science and understanding of metabolic surgery.
- Foster communication between health professional on obesity and related conditions.
- Be the recognized authority and resource on metabolic and bariatric surgery.
- Advocate for health care policy that ensures patient access to high quality prevention and treatment of obesity.
- Be a highly valued specialty society that serves the educational and professional needs of our diverse membership.